Band 5 Endoscopy Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Enfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Enfield is seeking a Band 5 Endoscopy Nurse to join their team. The role involves assisting in procedures, monitoring patients, and ensuring high standards of care in a newly built, digitally engaged hospital. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of endoscopy and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills. The organization values diversity and offers robust training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of working in Endoscopy.
• Demonstrates understanding of infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in procedure rooms and training on endoscopy accessories.
• Monitoring patients pre, during and post procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification

Tools

Endoscopy instruments

Job description

Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Chasefarm Town Enfield Salary £34,521 - £41,956 per annum including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 27/05/2025 23:59 Interview date 15/05/2025

Band 5 Endoscopy Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

The Endoscopy unit at Chasefarm is one of The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust hospitals and is located in the beautiful green area of Enfield! Newly built hospital, under 5 years and very digitally engaged as it provides exceptional care to all patients.

The endoscopy unit boast technically advanced equipment and accessories to help in diagnosing and treating all gastroenterology, respiratory and colorectal patients. The unit is JAG accredited and display high standards of care .

Main duties of the job

The service is a nurse led discharge unit and nurses will receive robust training in order to be competent at discharging patients.

Successful candidate will also be assisting mostly in the procedure rooms and this will involve training in the use of the many endoscopy accessories used.

Knowledge of decontamination of scopes , completing traceability of scopes and an introduction to the decontamination unit.

Duties also include training on using the various Point of Care devices used in Endoscopy as we monitor patients pre, during and post procedures.

Training in the use of EPR to document patient pathway

Working for our organisation

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race ,ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values and our Trust values.

Working for the RFH one can expect support towards development and an exposure to other sites to assist with this development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
• Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards

Experience

• Must have knowledge of working in Endoscopy
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

Skills and aptitudes

• Knowledge of endoscopy instruments and equipment
• Understanding of proper positioning techniques in endoscopy
• Knowledge of endoscopy procedures
• Understanding of how the BSG/ JAG guidelines influence practice
• Be able to assist the clinician in the endoscopy theatre
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload especially in admissions, recovery and the endoscopy theatres
• Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
• Skilled in use of computer/key board
• Ability to work well within a team
• Aware of quality and safety standards and endoscopy audit requirements
• To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
• To complete competencies relating to speciality within an agreed timeline

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Enthusiastic and assertive
• Adaptable to change
• Diplomatic and calm
• To be flexible and approachable
• Ability to work rotating shifts

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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.